Back on the Menu

A collection of family favorites we've successfully adapted for a lower sodium lifestyle.

When my husband was first put on a low sodium diet, one of the hardest adjustments wasn't learning what he needed to eat; it was saying goodbye to many of the meals we loved.

As I searched for lower sodium alternatives, I began discovering products that I never knew existed. What started as a growing collection of grocery finds eventually became the Lower Sodium Product Guide.

But discovering these new ingredients sparked another idea: What if I could use them to recreate the meals we thought we'd lost? That's how Back on the Menu was born.

Every recipe in this collection began with a favorite that seemed out of reach because of its sodium content. Through research, experimentation, and plenty of trial and error, I've recreated many of those recipes using products featured in the Lower Sodium Product Guide.

I'm not trying to become the next great recipe website, and this collection will probably never include hundreds of recipes. I simply want to share what has worked for our family in the hope that it inspires you to bring a few of your own favorites back to the table.

Every person's health goals are different. The recipes shared here should always be considered alongside the recommendations from your healthcare team.